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Herbaceous Perennial

Salvia Jemima's Gem ('Jemco') (Gem Series)
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sage [Jemima’s Gem]

A shrubby, herbaceous perennial up to around 1m tall that produces velvety deep pinkish-red flowers from late spring into autumn

Synonyms
Salvia 'Jemco'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Pink Red
Summer Pink Red
Autumn Pink Red
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Salvia can be annuals, biennials, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, or shrubs. They have paired, simple or pinnately lobed, often aromatic leaves and 2-lipped flowers in whorls, forming simple or branched spikes or racemes

Name status

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in a well drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold, drying winds

Propagation

Propagate from softwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back if required in late spring when the risk of frost has passed

Pests

Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to white fly, red spider mite and aphid attack

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, verticillium wilt and foot and root rots

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